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Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is planning a major expansion in its infrastructure portfolio, with a strong focus on airports. The company will invest about ₹17,000 crore in its airport business as part of a broader ₹40,000 crore capital expenditure plan for FY27. According to company officials, the airport segment will account for more than 42% of the total capex. This includes ongoing expansion work and new development projects such as a terminal in Ahmedabad, which is expected to be ready ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2030. AEL’s Chief Financial Officer Jugeshinder Singh said the company is targeting similar capex levels…

UpGrad, an online skilling platform, is set to acquire edtech company Unacademy in an all-stock deal after months of negotiations. The Bengaluru-based firm is expected to be valued at around ₹2,055 crore (about $218 million), according to people familiar with the matter. This valuation marks a steep drop of over 90% from Unacademy’s peak valuation of $3.4 billion during the 2021 funding boom. Once a YouTube-based learning channel, Unacademy has since expanded into a full edtech platform and is currently estimated to hold ₹900–950 crore in cash, which is seen as a key factor in the deal. The acquisition, led…

International media outlets highlighted India’s recent assembly election results with widespread attention, especially the political shift in key states. Many global publications focused on the Bharatiya Janata Party’s strong performance in West Bengal, where it ended Mamata Banerjee’s long-standing dominance and secured a historic breakthrough in a state traditionally seen as an opposition stronghold. Reports from major newspapers such as the BBC, The Guardian, New York Times, and The Washington Post described the outcome as a significant moment in India’s political landscape, noting its potential impact on national power dynamics and the strengthening position of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.…

In a refreshing break from the usual billionaire lifestyle narratives, Sridhar Vembu, founder of Zoho, has once again caught the internet’s attention, this time with a humble electric autorickshaw and a deeply human story behind it. Vembu recently shared a post featuring his colorful electric auto, reinforcing his long-standing belief in practical, sustainable mobility. Known for advocating simple living and rural innovation, he has often chosen functionality over luxury, even preferring an electric three-wheeler for short daily commutes. But what truly made this moment resonate online wasn’t just the vehicle, it was his interaction with the person behind its battery…

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new initiative called “Project Freedom,” aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. The announcement was made on social media, with the goal of allowing stranded vessels to move safely through the key maritime route. The move quickly escalated tensions in the region. Iran responded forcefully, attempting to maintain control over the strategic waterway. Reports indicated that several commercial ships were struck, and a port in the United Arab Emirates caught fire following an Iranian attack. The situation intensified further as the U.S. Navy became involved, with American forces reportedly destroying…

Tamil star and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay appeared set for a strong political breakthrough in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking a striking debut in state politics. At the time of reporting, his party had won 64 seats and was leading in 42 more, according to the Election Commission of India. Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu congratulated Vijay on the early performance of TVK, saying many young people, including employees in his own company, showed enthusiasm for the party. In his post on X, he praised the outcome, referred to hopes of changing long-standing concerns around electoral practices, and…

Three relatives of Santiago Martin, widely known as India’s “lottery king,” have come out on top in the latest assembly elections held in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Leading the trio is Aadhav Arjuna Reddy, a close aide of actor-turned-politician Vijay and a key figure in the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Contesting from Villivakkam, Arjuna won convincingly with a margin of 17,302 votes. He is married to Daisy Martin, Santiago Martin’s daughter, and also served as the party’s general secretary during the election campaign. Santiago Martin’s wife, Leema Rose Martin, also secured a win, representing the Lalgudi constituency in Tamil Nadu…

Wing Commander Pooja Thakur (Retd.) is a former Indian Air Force officer widely recognised for making history as the first woman to lead the Tri-Services Guard of Honour. She came into the global spotlight during the ceremonial welcome of US President Barack Obama at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2015, a moment seen as a milestone for gender representation in India’s armed forces. Born in 1979 in Ajmer, Rajasthan, she grew up in a military family, with her father serving in the Indian Army. Frequent relocations during her childhood helped her develop resilience, discipline, and adaptability, qualities that later shaped her military…

As rising US–Iran tensions once again raise concerns about instability in Middle Eastern energy supply routes, India’s heavy dependence on imported fuel is under fresh scrutiny. That vulnerability has shifted attention toward building stronger domestic energy capacity and, more specifically, toward Sagar Adani, now a key figure in one of India’s most aggressive energy expansion plans. He is a 31-year-old executive director at Adani Green Energy and part of the broader Adani Group leadership ecosystem focused on transforming India’s energy mix. From Brown University to Ground-Level Energy Work Sagar Adani holds a degree in Economics from Brown University in the…

In one of the biggest political surprises of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor-politician Vijay led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has delivered a major upset by defeating Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Kolathur. TVK candidate VS Babu won the seat by over 9,000 votes after a closely watched counting process, marking a symbolic and high-impact loss for the DMK leader in his own stronghold. TVK Emerges as Single Largest Party As of mid-afternoon trends, TVK had won 11 seats and was leading in 96 more, placing it ahead of both the DMK and AIADMK in overall numbers. The ruling…